Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #2?

Accepted Answer

Butterfree from FireRed & LeafGreen is currently trading around $40.23. Its 7-day trend is negative at 3.7%. It is currently 4.3% below the 30-day average of $42.04. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $40.23 to $42.34 (5% spread), a low-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #2 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 3.7% this week, and current pricing sits 5% below its recent high watermark. With a 5% 90-day spread ($40.23-$42.34), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($42.04), the card is trading 4.3% lower. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +6114% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $80.31, while PSA 10 is $2500.00.

Question 3

What is Butterfree #2 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2004, FireRed & LeafGreen introduced this print of Butterfree. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Butterfree develops from Metapod. This card has the following ability: "Sooth Dust". Attack line includes "Whirlwind" and "Gust". This card is weak to Lightning energy and resists Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Butterfree cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Butterfree printings create a useful comparison set for Butterfree. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.15-$0.42, a 180% band. Against the sample mean of $0.26, this card is +15574%. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #3 (Journey Together) at $0.16, Butterfree #12 (151) at $0.15, Butterfree #3 (Fusion Strike) at $0.23, and Butterfree #3 (Rebel Clash) at $0.33.

Question 5

What set is Butterfree #2 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for FireRed & LeafGreen is 2004. FireRed & LeafGreen is grouped under the EX era. Set size is 116 cards, which categorizes FireRed & LeafGreen as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 22 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Butterfree is card number 2 with a Rare Holo designation.

Butterfree #2

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